Network Engineer Senior

Applied Research Solutions•Jbsa Lackland, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Network Engineer Senior to support Air Force acquisition programs at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. The role serves as a senior technical engineering expert for the development and sustainment of highly complex computer network and electronic systems, including Command and Control (C2), airborne networking, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor systems. The engineer provides technical direction across software architecture and design, hardware development, requirements definition, integration, validation, testing, performance analysis, modeling and simulation, and reliability and maintainability studies. The role also addresses system problems, compatibility and interoperability issues, and compliance with Department of Defense and commercial standards. It includes reviewing system documentation and preparing technical documentation for engineering forecasts, status reporting, and project planning. Applied Research Solutions describes its workplace as employee-focused, with support for career goals and work/life balance. The company cites competitive benefits, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from senior managers. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
At least 5 years of technical engineering experience.
Ability to integrate with other organizations and teams.
Experience working with Agile methodologies.
Experience working in secured environments.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interface skills.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical expert in systems development for complex computer network and electronic systems, including C2, airborne networking, and ISR sensor systems for Air Force acquisition programs.
Provide direction on software architecture and design concepts and hardware development, including electronic circuits, devices, and equipment for communications, computation, sensing, and control.
Provide technical direction and guidance for requirements definition, development, modification, integration, validation, testing, redesign, and special investigations associated with assigned systems.
Support system development and sustainment activities, including performance analyses, modeling and simulation, hardware and software investigations, and reliability or maintainability studies.
Research and identify logical solutions to major problems and develop or initiate changes to system architecture, hardware, or software designs to resolve them.
Research compatibility and interoperability issues between assigned systems and related integrated systems, and notify appropriate managerial, engineering, and operational organizations about potential effects on mission effectiveness.
Review plans, specifications, design data, procedures, and other systems documentation for assigned systems and interfacing systems.
Develop technical documentation for engineering forecasts, status reporting, and detailed project planning.
Perform or support capability analyses and COTS/GOTS evaluations, select components, and develop system interfaces to ensure compliance with DoD and commercially accepted standards and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.